Itinerary
- Day 1
Aurangabad
You'll fly into Aurangabad and get settled at your hotel. After lunch, head out on a half-day tour to Ellora Caves, which sit about 30km away. The site has 34 cave temples carved into the rock over centuries, and you'll walk through structures representing Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It's quite the range of religious architecture all in one place.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Hotels in Delhi)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day tour to Ellora Caves with local English speaking guide
- Visit carved stone temples and monasteries at Ellora Caves
Landmarks Ellora Caves 
- Day 2
Aurangabad
This is a full day dedicated to Ajanta Caves, roughly 90km away (plan on 2 hours of travel). The 30 Buddhist caves carved into a rocky canyon served as a monsoon retreat for monks. You'll see caves dating from around 200 A.D. through 650 A.D., with Buddha statues, carved columns, and paintings throughout. The age and detail here make it quite significant historically.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves with local English speaking guide
- Visit 30 Buddhist caves carved into canyon wall
Landmarks Ajanta Caves 
- Day 3
Mumbai
You'll fly to Mumbai and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, take a half-day sightseeing tour hitting several key spots. The Gateway of India overlooks the harbour, then you'll see the Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Marine Drive, the colorful Dhobi Ghat outdoor laundry, and Mani Bhawan museum focused on Mahatma Gandhi. It's a solid introduction to the city's landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour in Mumbai with local English speaking guide
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Hanging Gardens
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
- Visit Mani Bhawan
Optional Activities
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
Landmarks Gateway of India Prince of Wales Museum Hanging Gardens Marine Drive Dhobi Ghat Mani Bhawan 
- Day 4
Mumbai
Early start heading to Elephanta Caves around 9:30 am. The caves contain impressive sculptures of Shiva, and there's a striking 6-meter high three-faced statue representing the deity's roles as creator, guardian, and destructor. After exploring the caves, your afternoon and evening are free for whatever you'd like to do, whether that's relaxing or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Elephanta Caves with local English speaking guide
Landmarks Elephanta Caves 
- Day 5
Departure
You can stay at your accommodation until noon. After that, it's a morning transfer to the airport for your flight onward. Pack the night before so you're ready to head out without any rush.
- End point
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hotels in Mumbai)
- Meals
- Breakfast
